Renata Bakousseva

Microgrid Strategy Implementation

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

After beginning her career in upstream operations within the Oil & Gas sector, Renata shifted her focus to clean energy and climate resilience, dedicating the past decade to this vital work. She has played a pivotal role in advancing clean energy initiatives through her work in providing secure data-sharing services for clean energy programs, identifying comprehensive infrastructure solutions to enhance climate resilience, and executing safe and efficient Public Safety Power Shutoff events. Currently, Renata is focused on developing innovative, clean energy microgrids to promote sustainability and climate resilience. Renata earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a Master's in Systems Engineering and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing video games, and indulging her love for sustainable chocolate.